Insights & Takeaways
Insights & Takeaways is Sutherland Institute’s official blog that informs the public and policymakers alike. The blog addresses important issues through the two distinct yet complementary lenses of the seasoned policy professional and the engaged citizen.
Insights: analysis, research, and informed commentary from Sutherland experts. For elected officials and public policy professionals.
Takeaways: the most important things voters need to know. For civically engaged citizens.
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Takeaways3 Supreme Court decisions you need to know about
Read More: 3 Supreme Court decisions you need to know aboutWe provide an overview of three recent SCOTUS decisions and what you need to know about the rulings.
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InsightsBeyond the headline cases: the Supreme Court’s rulings this term and why words matter
Read More: Beyond the headline cases: the Supreme Court’s rulings this term and why words matterThe rulings emphasize the importance for state legislators to write clear and understandable laws: Complex laws addressing multiple topics lead to poor results.
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InsightsCan new sexual development standards help teach ‘success sequence’?
Read More: Can new sexual development standards help teach ‘success sequence’?A nonprofit that works to get information on sexual risk avoidance to youth across the nation has launched K-12 academic standards on optimal sexual development. Here’s how the standards can…
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CommentaryUtah’s primary election results raise questions about caucus-convention system
Read More: Utah’s primary election results raise questions about caucus-convention systemThe purpose of a primary election is for a political party to decide who will represent it as a candidate for office in the November general election. But this immediately…
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TakeawaysCivics Refresher: The roles of the Utah State Legislature and Congress
Read More: Civics Refresher: The roles of the Utah State Legislature and CongressWhile casting your vote, it’s important to keep geography and term lengths in mind when considering what could reasonably be accomplished by elected officials.
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InsightsA look at the Love Notes curriculum
Read More: A look at the Love Notes curriculumEvidence-based curriculum is aimed at helping kids create healthy relationships.
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InsightsPromises to defend the Constitution come with strings
Read More: Promises to defend the Constitution come with stringsHow can a voter know if an elected official is actually keeping their promise? Here are some points from the oath of office.
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InsightsWhy the stalled contraceptive bill does not mean access is threatened
Read More: Why the stalled contraceptive bill does not mean access is threatenedRecent Utah primary election debates included a surprising topic – contraception. The debate for Senate candidates included a question on access to contraception and IVF, and one of the candidates…
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CommentaryThe secret recording of Alito reveals something — but not about Alito
Read More: The secret recording of Alito reveals something — but not about AlitoCooler heads have not prevailed. Instead, gossip and eavesdropping masquerading as news have been treated in some media outlets as a story worthy of sustained interest.
